Jenifer Lewis Net Worth

Jenifer Jeanette Lewis has a net worth of $2 Million

Jenifer Jeanette Lewis Wiki Biography

Born on 25 January 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri USA, Jenifer Jeanette Lewis is known for her work in Broadway musicals and films. Her notable appearances include “Sister Act”, “Beaches”, and “The Preacher’s Wife”, all contributing to her current net worth.

As of early-2017, Jenifer’s net worth stands at $2 million. Her successful acting career in films and television series, such as “Strong Medicine”, “Girlfriends”, and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, has greatly contributed to her wealth. It is projected that her net worth will continue to grow as she progresses in her career.

Jenifer Lewis Net Worth $2 million

After attending Kinloch High School and graduating from Webster University, she moved to New York to pursue a performing career. Her Broadway ventures included roles in “Eubie” and “Dreamgirls”. Additionally, she worked as a background singer for Bette Midler and appeared in the film “Beaches”. She also ventured into a nightclub act and served as a Pre-Show announcer at Disneyland’s Star Tours.

In 1990, Lewis relocated to Los Angeles, where she landed roles in various television shows such as “Dream On”, “In Living Color”, and “Friends”. Her film roles during this period included “Sister Act”, “Poetic Justice”, and “What’s Love Got To Do With It”, the latter of which earned her a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. Other notable film appearances include “Renaissance Man”, “Panther”, and “Dead Presidents”.

She continued to expand her career by joining the cast of the film “Cast Away” and acted in the drama “Strong Medicine”, where she also performed the show’s theme song. Additionally, Lewis had recurring roles in “Girlfriends” and appeared in several Tyler Perry films. She also ventured into voice work, notably for Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”, which earned her an Annie Award.

In 2010, Lewis appeared in Clint Eastwood’s film “Hereafter”, followed by her performance in the 2011 film “Five”, for which she received an NAACP Image Award nomination. Her recent projects include “Baggage Claim” and “The Wedding Ringer”. She also joined the cast of the comedy series “Black-ish”, which earned her a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series.

Outside of her career, Lewis married retired marine Arnold Byrd in 2012 and has a daughter from a previous relationship. She has openly discussed her battle with Bipolar disorder, undergoing treatment for the past decade.

Net Worth	$2 Million
Date Of Birth	January 25, 1957
Place Of Birth	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Profession	Actress
Education	Webster University
Nationality	American
Spouse	Arnold Byrd
Children	Charmaine Lewis
Twitter	https://twitter.com/jeniferlewis
IMDB	http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507338/
Nominations	NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series
Movies	The Princess and the Frog, Cars, What’s Love Got to Do with It, Think Like A Man, Cars 2, The Preacher’s Wife, Jackie’s Back, Think Like a Man Too, The Wedding Ringer, Meet the Browns
TV Shows	The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Strong Medicine, The PJs, Courthouse, Cars Toons

#	Trademark
1	She often plays a character’s mother or grandmother in movies or shows

#	Quote
1	I’m in the moment. I’m always in the moment of life.
2	If you don’t love it, don’t touch it.
3	I want to co-produce again.
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#	Fact
1	Despite playing her mother in What’s Love Got to Do with It (1993), Lewis is just 1 year older than Angela Bassett.
2	Despite playing her mother in The Preacher’s Wife (1996), Lewis was just 6 years older than Whitney Houston.
3	Graduated from Webster University, Missouri.
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